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Podcast: Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
Episode: Why Student Loans are Not “Good” Debt by Jen Hayes on Rethinking Education Loans
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Episode 3313:
Jen Hayes challenges the common belief that student loans are “good debt,” showing how high interest, limited return on investment, and the inability to discharge loans in bankruptcy can create a lifelong financial burden. She urges students to consider alternatives, such as working and saving before pursuing a degree, and to be strategic about choosing affordable education paths with practical majors.
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